Friends & Family: September 2003 Archives

Its been many, many years since I've walked the berry lined paths of Butler's Orchard, eating one juicy offering for every two dropped in the bucket.  This past holiday weekend, I got my chance to revisit the past and the farm near where I grew up.  I decided to take Sandy, NY's newest Novice Lady for a "no skating weekend" that included picking (slightly overripe) blackberries and raspberries, hiking Sugarloaf Mountain, riding bikes, playing tennis, basketball & oversized soccer.  The rest of the time we grilled up burgers and hot-dogs or baked goodies with hand-picked berries.  Everyone had a great time and we returned Sandy to here full-time keepers a little bruised, grass-stained and slightly injured from a minor kitchen accident that threatened her finger.  All-in-all, it was a successful weekend and Sandy should be ready and mentally prepared for the middle-Atlantic and Regional competitions in the coming months.